A HOUSING body has been given top marks in a new survey. Canmore Housing Association, which owns and manages properties in Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian, Stirling, and Fife, polled 1800 tenants earlier this year. The results, just published, show: * 91 per cent satisfied with Canmore as their landlord * 87 per cent happy with… Continue reading Housing body gets top marks in new survey
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Why housing associations are so special
HOUSING associations occupy a special place in the property landscape. They're social landlords not owned by shareholders or a local authority, but by their members. They don't have to compete in the same commercial environment as many developers. And that means they're free to innovate and regenerate. At least, that's how we see it. Canmore… Continue reading Why housing associations are so special
Credit union banks on new support
EDINBURGH residents are set to benefit from a new partnership between two community groups. The link-up between Canmore Housing Association and Gorgie-Dalry Credit Union will make it easier for local people to save money and get access to low-cost loans. Today (Friday, 15th June), the partnership was welcomed by the local MP Alistair Darling, the… Continue reading Credit union banks on new support
Housing association leads the way for capital businesses
THE organisation behind Britain’s first 'car-free' housing development has made another commitment to the environment . . . . It has just bought its first electric-powered van. Canmore Housing Association’s new Citroen Berlingo is currently cruising the streets around Edinburgh. It is the first of its type to be brought into service by a Scottish… Continue reading Housing association leads the way for capital businesses
Growth in new firms in Falkirk area
THE number of new businesses being set up in Falkirk district is growing, according to figures revealed today. A total of 220 start-up firms were supported by Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust (FEAT) last year - up from 194 in 1999. Bosses say the entrepreneurial trend is continuing into 2001. The news comes as FEAT prepares… Continue reading Growth in new firms in Falkirk area
Put your best ‘FEAT’ forward – and start your own business
BUDDING entrepreneurs are being encouraged to put their best "FEAT" forward . . . and attend a very special event. The Small Business Gateway Start Your Own Business Show takes place in Grangemouth this Friday, March 9. It is being hosted by Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust (FEAT) in its premises in Newhouse Business Park, with… Continue reading Put your best ‘FEAT’ forward – and start your own business
ÂŁ90,000 computer base to help small businesses
The centre helping small businesses in Falkirk district has unveiled its latest attraction: a new, hi-tech computer base.The ÂŁ90,000 e-business suite has been created at the premises of Falkirk Enterprise Action Trust (FEAT) in Newhouse Business Park, Grangemouth.The facility - packed with the latest PCs and audio visual equipment - will be used for training… Continue reading ÂŁ90,000 computer base to help small businesses
Business groups join forces
TWO business organisations - representing thousands of firms across the Lothians - have joined forces. West Lothian Chamber of Commerce is affiliating with the larger Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise. The link-up will come into force in January. Under the deal, benefits offered by both organisations will be shared between their respective members. This… Continue reading Business groups join forces
Chancellor opens ÂŁ1.2 million housing project in Fife
CHANCELLOR Gordon Brown has today (Friday, November 17, 2000) officially opened a ÂŁ1.2 million housing development in his Dunfermline East constituency. Mr Brown unveiled a plaque at the Sneddon Court complex in Kelty, which provides 25 homes for rent. The project was built by Canmore Housing Association, using nearly ÂŁ700,000 worth of grant aid from… Continue reading Chancellor opens ÂŁ1.2 million housing project in Fife
Staff raise ÂŁ5000 for leprosy charity
CARING workers at Sun's plant in Linlithgow have helped raise more than Ă‚ÂŁ5,000 for the leprosy aid charity, Lepra. Staff sponsored colleague Andy Drummond (45), who undertook a 10-day trek through Nepal to raise the cash. In June, two of the Nepalese Sherpas who guided Andy dropped into the Sun plant in Scotland to visit… Continue reading Staff raise ÂŁ5000 for leprosy charity
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